Opinion | Generative AI’s role in Nepal’s judiciary under scrutiny
Summary
The growing use of generative AI in Nepal's judiciary raises concerns over data privacy, legal accuracy, and ethical responsibilities of legal professionals under current laws and policies.
Key Points
- Generative AI is increasingly used by legal professionals in Nepal to draft legal documents and court orders, raising concerns about content reliability.
- There is a risk of fabricated facts, misquoting laws, and data privacy violations when sensitive client information is input into AI systems without consent.
- Nepal's Constitution and laws guarantee protection of personal data and privacy, which could be compromised by AI use in legal drafting.
- Current government AI policy lacks specific provisions for judicial use, and there is a need for enforced regulations to ensure ethical AI use in Nepal's legal system.
